{"id":148,"date":"2026-02-17T07:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:38:49","slug":"presentations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/en\/presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"148\" class=\"elementor elementor-148\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53856faf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53856faf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b6dbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0b6dbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 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--e-global-typography-text-word-spacing );}}<\/style>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"207\" class=\"elementor elementor-207 swiper-slide e-loop-item e-loop-item-155 post-155 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-presentation\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbf311 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"abbf311\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/en\/2026\/postersession-in-vienna-eas\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88506fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88506fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Postersession in Vienna &#8211; EAS 2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a06ede9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"a06ede9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will be present at the Sessions for Poster Presentation at the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eas-music.org\/2026-vienna\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png 768w, https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abstract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Framework Vocal Development: Making Learning Processes Accessible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singing can be one of the most accessible forms of musical expression. In a society of singularities (Reckwitz, 2020), the question arises of how singing can be fostered, whether in school classes, youth choirs or for individuals. Diverse biographies influence personal approaches to singing, and opportunities for vocal development are unevenly distributed across social and cultural (cf. Welch et al., 2014) as well as school (Imthurn, 2023) contexts. While many textbooks about vocal development exist (e.g. Sadolin, 2013), a structured approach to vocal learning that makes the complex work of voice training more accessible through visualisation is lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<em>Framework Vocal Development (FVD)<\/em>&nbsp;responds to this need. It builds upon the biopsychosocial model of influences on the development of singing proposed by Russo et al. (2019), complemented by pedagogical models from various schools of singing. Structurally, the framework is organized in three concentric circles. At its core, five domains are distinguished:&nbsp;<strong>Body, Sound, Articulation, Style, and Performance<\/strong>. Each domain describes skills that can be developed more or less independently. The second circle depicts musical activities, such as singing alone or with others, or for an audience. Finally, the outmost circle focuses on the cultural embedding of singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach enables people of all experience levels to participate in suitable vocal activities. A central application of the FVD is the creation of a&nbsp;<em>personal map of singing<\/em>, visualizing existing resources and potential areas for growth. Importantly, the framework does not imply a linear progression of competence but supports multiple entry points through the interplay of skills, attitudes, playful exploration and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial applications in teacher education and expert feedback suggest that the FVD functions as both an analytical tool and practical guide, while further development requires broader cultural and educational input. This contribution is presented as a poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-be3f0ffc-f04f-4dce-a510-4828619fee9a\" href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26_poster_VDF.pdf\">26_poster_VDF<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26_poster_VDF.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-be3f0ffc-f04f-4dce-a510-4828619fee9a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-e99ef5b3-cf90-4530-b905-494eb05ae7cb\" href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Use-Cases-Poster-Vienna.pdf\">Use Cases &#8211; Poster Vienna<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Use-Cases-Poster-Vienna.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-e99ef5b3-cf90-4530-b905-494eb05ae7cb\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gabriel Imthurn<\/strong> is a professor of music education at the FHNW School of Teacher Education in north-western Switzerland. After studying Piano and School Music at the Zurich University of the Arts, he taught at secondary schools for over two decades. He completed his doctorate on the assessment of singing at the University of Music, Drama and Media in Hanover.<br><strong>Vera Baumann<\/strong> holds a master&#8217;s degree in Music (voice and jazz performance at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne) as well as a master\u2019s degree in secondary education at the University of Teacher Education Lucerne. She is a voice teacher at the FHNW School of Teacher Education in north-western Switzerland and has taught in secondary schools for over ten years.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"207\" class=\"elementor elementor-207 swiper-slide e-loop-item e-loop-item-257 post-257 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-presentation\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbf311 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"abbf311\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/en\/2026\/vom-uebersetzen-musikbezogene-didaktik-in-diskurs-und-praxis\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88506fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88506fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vom \u00dcbersetzen &#8211; musikbezogene Didaktik in Diskurs und Praxis<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a06ede9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"a06ede9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will be present at the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhnw.ch\/de\/ph\/aktuelles\/veranstaltungen\/alle\/3-musikpaedagogische-forschungstagung\">3. Musikp\u00e4dagogische Forschungstagung<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abstract in German<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vocal Development Framework: Stimmentwicklung begreifen und gestalten<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vera Baumann, P\u00e4dagogische Hochschule FHNW<br>Gabriel Imthurn, P\u00e4dagogische Hochschule FHNW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singen z\u00e4hlt zu den unmittelbarsten und zugleich komplexesten Formen musikalischen Ausdrucks (Neus, 2017). Trotz zahlreicher Lehrwerke zur Stimmbildung (z.B. Sadolin, 2013; Verband Deutscher Musikschulen &amp; Bundesverband Deutscher Gesangsp\u00e4dagogen, 2025) fehlt bisher ein strukturierter Ansatz, der die Komplexit\u00e4t vokaler Lernprozesse modellhaft durch Visualisierung zug\u00e4nglich macht. Das <strong>Vocal Development Framework (VDF)<\/strong> schliesst diese L\u00fccke, indem es solche Erfahrungsr\u00e4ume in eine visuelle Sprache \u00fcberf\u00fchrt. Im Kontext der Tagung <em>\u00abVom \u00dcbersetzen \u2013 musikbezogene Didaktik in Diskurs und Praxis\u00bb<\/em> versteht sich das vorgestellte Vocal Development Framework (VDF) als Beitrag zu einer \u00dcbersetzung zwischen k\u00f6rperlichem Know-How sowie klanglich-\u00e4sthetischem Wissen und didaktischer Strukturierung \u2013 gleichsam als <strong>Landkarte f\u00fcr individuell gestaltete Lernwege<\/strong>. Das Modell basiert auf empirischen Erkenntnissen und ist f\u00fcr die praktische Anwendung konzipiert. Als p\u00e4dagogisch nutzbares Framework erm\u00f6glicht es die strukturierte Begleitung komplexer vokaler Lernprozesse und macht diese gleichzeitig f\u00fcr empirische Analysen zug\u00e4nglich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aufbauend auf dem biopsychosozialen Modell der Einflussfaktoren auf die Gesangsentwicklung (Russo et al., 2020) und abgeglichen mit p\u00e4dagogischen Modellen verschiedener Gesangsschulen, stellt das VDF <strong>vokales Lernen in drei konzentrischen Ebenen<\/strong> dar. Im Zentrum stehen f\u00fcnf Entwicklungsbereiche: <strong>K\u00f6rper<\/strong>, <strong>Klang<\/strong>, <strong>Artikulation<\/strong>, <strong>Stil<\/strong> und <strong>Performance<\/strong>. Die innere Ebene strukturiert handwerklich-musikalische Fertigkeiten so, dass einzelne Kompetenzen gezielt adressiert werden k\u00f6nnen. Dadurch lassen sich z.B. bereits vorhandene F\u00e4higkeiten in der Performance sichtbar machen und zugleich klangliche oder artikulatorische Entwicklungspotenziale definieren. Die zweite Ebene beschreibt musikalische Aktivit\u00e4ten vom Sologesang \u00fcber das gemeinsame Singen bis zum Auftritt vor Publikum. Die \u00e4usserste Ebene erfasst die kulturelle Einbettung des Singens, etwa durch die musikalische Sozialisierung w\u00e4hrend der Pubert\u00e4t, das gemeinsame Singen in der Schule oder den Auftritt mit einem Kinderchor an einem Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biografische Unterschiede pr\u00e4gen <strong>individuelle Zug\u00e4nge<\/strong>, w\u00e4hrend Gelegenheiten zur Stimmentwicklung sozial, kulturell (vgl. Welch et al., 2014) und schulisch (Imthurn, 2023) ungleich verteilt sind. Das VDF er\u00f6ffnet Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Vorerfahrungen die M\u00f6glichkeit, individuelle vokale Lernwege zu erkennen und aktiv zu gestalten. Eine zentrale Funktion liegt deshalb in seiner Rolle als <strong>Orientierungshilfe<\/strong>, die vorhandene Ressourcen und Entwicklungspotenziale sichtbar macht. Stimmentwicklung wird dabei nicht als linearer Kompetenzaufbau verstanden, sondern als <strong>dynamisches Zusammenspiel<\/strong> von F\u00e4higkeiten, Haltungen, Wissen und spielerischer Erkundung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In diesem Konferenzbeitrag wird zuerst das Vocal Development Framework (VDF) vorgestellt, um anschliessend erste Anwendungen sowie Expert*innen-Feedback darzustellen und zu diskutieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Literatur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imthurn, G. (2023). <em>Assessment des Singens in der Sekundarstufe 1: Eine qualitative Interviewstudie<\/em>. LIT Verlag. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.52038\/9783643803412\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.52038\/9783643803412<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neus, I. (2017). <em>Singen. Zentrale Begriffe, psychosoziale Wirkfunktionen und musikp\u00e4dagogische Handlungsfelder: Eine interdisziplin\u00e4re Untersuchung<\/em>. LIT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russo, F. A., Ilari, B., &amp; Cohen, A. J. (2020). Introduction: Singing, Development, Interdisciplinarity and the Biopsychosocial Framework. In <em>The Routledge Companion to Interdisciplinary Studies in Singing, Volume I: Development<\/em>. Routledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sadolin, C. (2013). <em>Complete Vocal Technique (Deutsche Ausgabe): Lehrbuch f\u00fcr Gesang<\/em>. Bosworth Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verband Deutscher Musikschulen &amp; Bundesverband Deutscher Gesangsp\u00e4dagogen. (2025). <em>Lehrplan Gesang: Klassik und Popul\u00e4re Stile<\/em> (1. Auflage Juni 2025). VdM Verlag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welch, G. F., Himonides, E., Saunders, J., Papageorgi, I., &amp; Sarazin, M. (2014). Singing and social inclusion. <em>Frontiers in Psychology<\/em>, <em>5<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2014.00803\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2014.00803<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"207\" class=\"elementor elementor-207 swiper-slide e-loop-item e-loop-item-260 post-260 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-presentation\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbf311 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"abbf311\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/vocal-development-framework.org\/en\/2026\/sime-online-seminars\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88506fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88506fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Singing in Music education &#8211; Seminar Series 2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a06ede9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"a06ede9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the SiME Special Focus Group of the European Association of Music in Schools for an inspiring series of six online seminars throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, dedicated to advancing the practice of singing in music education. These seminars aim to bridge research and practice, providing a unique platform for educators, practitioners, and researchers to explore a wide range of topics related to singing. Engage with leading insights, connect with a community of professionals, and enrich your approach to music education through this curated series. Following each seminar, there will be an opportunity to stay on the call, reflect on the seminar contents, and connect with colleagues from around the world. We hope you can join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEMINAR 2 in June:<br>Vocal Development Framework: Making Learning Processes Accessible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, 8th June 13.00pm (GMT+1), 14.00pm (CEST)<br>Gabriel Imthurn &amp; Vera Baumann, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Northwestern Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This seminar is for you if you are a music teacher, choir director, voice educator, student or interested in understanding vocal development through a holistic lens.<\/em><br>Singing is one of the most direct and accessible forms of musical expression \u2013 and yet many people experience insecurity, unequal starting conditions, or limited opportunities to develop their voice. How can singing be fostered in ways that acknowledge diverse biographies and contexts? How can teachers and choir leaders structure the complex process of vocal development in a way that is clear, practical, and motivating? The Framework Vocal Development (FVD) responds to this need. At its core, five domains are distinguished: Body, Sound, Articulation, Style, and Performance. Each domain describes skills that can be developed independently. The second circle depicts musical activities, such as singing alone or with others, or for an audience. Finally, the outmost circle focuses on the cultural embedding of singing. This approach enables people of all experience levels to participate in suitable vocal activities. A central application of the FVD is the creation of a personal map of singing, visualizing existing resources and potential areas for growth. Importantly, the framework does not imply a linear progression of competence but supports multiple entry points through the interplay of skills, attitudes, playful exploration and knowledge.<br>In this seminar, we will introduce the design and content of the model, explain its underlying structure, and illustrate how it can be applied in different contexts. We will share concrete use cases and insights from our work with students in teacher education, reflecting on both opportunities and challenges. Finally, participants are warmly invited to contribute their perspectives and experiences to the ongoing development of the framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gabriel Imthurn<\/strong> is a professor of music education at the FHNW School of Teacher Education in north-western Switzerland. After studying Piano and School Music at the Zurich University of the Arts, he taught at secondary schools for over two decades. He completed his doctorate on the assessment of singing at the University of Music, Drama and Media in Hanover.<br><strong>Vera Baumann<\/strong> holds a master&#8217;s degree in Music (voice and jazz performance at the<br>University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne) as well as a master\u2019s degree in secondary<br>education at the University of Teacher Education Lucerne. 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